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Green Party + Job Openings: New London News

Here are all the top news stories in New London along with key events in town.

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Good morning, New London. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Sept. 29.


First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 68 Low: 52.


Here are the top stories today in New London:

  1. New London Greens open campaign office Wednesday: The New London Greens are inviting the public to come to their campaign offices this week. (theday.com)
  2. Latest Job Openings In And Around New London: Businesses in the New London area are looking for new employees, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings added within the past week. (New London Patch)
  3. 5 New New London Area Properties For Sale: Here are the latest properties available in the New London area. (New London Patch)
  4. New London Weather Forecast For The Week Ahead (New London Patch)

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Today in New London:

  • Learn to Code with Kubo the Robot - Public Library of New London (4:30 PM)
  • Cook-Along with Snap4CT: Garden Muffins (6:00 PM)

New London Patch Notebook

  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "#ICYMI USS Montpelier (SSN 765) returned from a regularly-scheduled deployment. Much to the joy of families ashore, the Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine pulled in two days earlier than planned. One Sailor even prop..." (Facebook)
  • Naval Submarine Base New London: "Cmdr. Craig Litty turned command of the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790) over to Cmdr. Adam Zaker. https://www.facebook.com/GrotonSubs/posts/227245906103481" (Facebook)
  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy: "Thank you to members of our Board of Visitors and Admiral Karl Schultz for meeting with members of our senior leadership team to discuss the Academy and our future at the Capitol today! We look forward to hosting our members throughout t..." (Facebook)
  • U. S. Coast Guard Leadership Development Center: "OCS Class 1-22/BOTC 138 Billet Night will be held tomorrow, September 29th at 1830. Join us and watch it live here:" (Facebook)
  • Mitchell College: "Help us welcome our new Mariners to the residence life team! Today, meet alum Steven Pagan '19 who is in a new role at Thames at Mitchell as Residence Hall Director! Why you chose Mitchell: "I chose Mitchell because of an opportunity to..." (Facebook)
  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association: "BZ to our newest Elite Athlete, John Olbrys '11 whose mixed quad won bronze for the US in the World Rowing Beach Sprint finals on Sunday in Oeiras, Portugal! https://www.row2k.com/events/features/2021/854/U-S--Mixed-Quad-Win-Beach-Sprint..." (Facebook)
  • Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse: "BEARS ARE SMART: just saw this great @Paul Duddy shot before the Parent's Weekend Regimental Review featuring COAST GUARD ACADEMY MEN'S LACROSSE player Cadet 1/c Logan Tobias (Midfield/Commack, NY/Commack) with RADM William G. Kelly (Sup..." (Facebook)
  • US Coast Guard Academy Swimming & Diving: "Here's where the fun happens!!" (Facebook)
  • The Salvation Army - New London, CT: "Today we successfully started our program The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club !!!" (Facebook)
  • United States Coast Guard Band: "He selflessly gave his life to save the lives of 500 Marines. Today we honor him, and remember his legacy. #DouglasMunro #MedalofHonor #WWIIHistory" (Facebook)
  • New London Public Schools: "We APPRECIATE our bus drivers!! Thank you for all you do! " (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "More than 100 people stopped by on Saturday to have their documents shredded! Thanks again to Chelsea Groton Bank for making Shred-It Day possible!" (Facebook)
  • Thames at Mitchell College: "Help us welcome our new Mariners to the residence life team! Today, meet alum Steven Pagan '19 who is in a new role at Thames at Mitchell as Residence Hall Director! Why you chose Mitchell: "I chose Mitchell because of an opportunity to..." (Facebook)
  • Bear Club: "If you are in the D.C. area or plan to attend the Coast Guard Academy Football game versus Catholic on October 16, be sure to join alumni and friends for the Bear Club pre game tailgate! Pre-registration is required. Go Bears!" (Facebook)
  • Higher Edge: "Happiest of birthdays to our Success Program Manager, Gracie !!! We hope your day was as sweet as your pancakes and as beautiful as you!! #HigherEdge #morethancollegeplanning #team #birthdayfun #birthdaybreakfast #birthdaypancakes #y..." (Facebook)
  • Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment at Connecticut College: "We just heard from our awesome alum, Juliette Lee '18! Juliette has begun her second year at the Duke Marine Lab and is getting into her master's research looking into operational measures for reducing ocean noise, specifically by creati..." (Facebook)
  • New London Green Party: "Fechas importantes esta temporada de elecciones! Important dates this election season! Kris Wraight Eddie Long Keith Kimball" (Facebook)
  • Cultural Coalition- Culturesect: "Want to know what some local and state funders of arts and culture have in the pipeline for grants? Free. Register for zoom link." (Facebook)
  • New London Harbor Light: "Rob Bell uncovers the stories behind some of Britain's most incredible lighthouses. https://www.my5.tv/lighthouses-building-the-impossible/season-1/episode-1-ce829282-24f5-4c33-8711-6364d256d530" (Facebook)
  • New London Green Party: "Updated election reminders!!!! Kris Wraight Keith Kimball Eddie Long Ronna Stuller Mirna Martinez" (Facebook)
  • Charles E. Shain Library: "Post the answer if you know it!" (Facebook)
  • New London Public Schools: "Interested in learning the PPT process and what the IEP means for your child? Come check out this session!" (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Tomorrow, September 28th is National Voter Registration Day! Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Southeastern CT will be available all day in our lobby to help you register in time for the November election. No sign-up req..." (Facebook)
  • Call The House Man: "Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You https://rem.ax/3kL6vr5" (Facebook)
  • Call The House Man: "If You're a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough? https://rem.ax/3EXUdUe" (Facebook)
  • Lyman Allyn Art Museum: "Virtual Art History For All is backWe are pleased to host returning instructor Bob Potter with his course "Face To Face: How Great Artists From the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries Transformed the Art of the Portrait" beginning in just ..." (Facebook)
  • Charles E. Shain Library: "It's National Voter Registration Day! Are you registered to vote? If not, stop in the library today until 4 to learn how!" (Facebook)
  • The Salvation Army - New London, CT: "Become a Salvation Army bell ringer! https://tinyurl.com/VolunteerR... This Christmas, the need for Salvation Army volunteer bell ringers is even greater. Once again, we are implementing protocols to ensure the health and safety of ..." (Facebook)
  • Public Library of New London, CT: "Register for our next Cook-Along with Snap4CT on September 29th and receive a free kit of ingredients to use during our session! Ingredients will be available to pick up during the library's regular business hours on the day of the sessi..." (Facebook)

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Events:

  • Friday Fish and Chips in the Borough is back! (October 1)
  • THE INTERNATIONAL OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL Presented by Green Planet Films (October 2)
  • THE INTERNATIONAL OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL presented by Green Planet Films (October 3)
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Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.

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